December 2011

Many thanks to the Union Township Police, Trustees, and County Prosecutor Don White for shutting down Deja Vu in Mt. Carmel (“Strip club agrees to close by year’s end,”Dec.16). Over the years, many of us have prayed, protested, and/or picketed to rid our community of the smut that was threatening our personal values and our property values.

The door is now open to restore safety and pride to Mt. Carmel. The porn pushers have been defeated and we are no longer under the threat of becoming a seedy red-light district.

Many of us interact with government employees but don’t always take the time to say thank you. Over the years, I’ve worked with staff from Clermont County’s Auditor’s, Clerk of Courts, Commissioner’s, Engineers, Recorder’s, Sheriff’s, and Treasurer’s offices and can’t say enough good things about them.

Maybe it’s because I work with them the most, but in my opinion, the Clermont County Board of Elections has been one of, if not, the best governmental offices that I’ve ever worked with. Their professionalism, competency, and courtesy is second to none.

If I had to choose any one person for the employee of the decade award, it would be Tonia Blackburn. Again, it may simply be because I work with her the most, but she is certainly an outstanding employee. So, special thanks and kudos to Ms. Blackburn for her hard work and dedication to customer service. And Merry Christmas!